2001 Ford Puma vs. 2001 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2001 Ford Puma and 2001 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2001 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Subaru Outback (282 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm). This means 2001 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma. 2001 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Puma | 2001 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Puma | Outback |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 282 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |